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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,513.33, 588,584.70 and 235,522.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,513.33, 588,584.70 and 235,522.62 is: 325,019.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,513.33 : 588,584.70 = 235,522.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,513.33/588,584.70 = 235,522.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,513.33x = 588,584.70 × 235,522.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,513.33x = 138,625,010,635.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,625,010,635.91/426,513.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,019.17

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